David A. Bateman

David A. Bateman is a trial lawyer whose work centers on Internet law, technology law, and intellectual property litigation. He also handles commercial disputes, data protection, privacy, security, and fintech lending matters. His practice includes both courtroom advocacy and legal counseling for issues involving social media, online marketing, and digital risk.

David built his academic foundation at Yale University, where he earned a B.A. in 1980 summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa. He later earned a J.D. from Yale Law School in 1984. That education helped prepare him for a legal career focused on complex disputes, careful analysis, and practical advice.

David has acted as lead counsel in hundreds of lawsuits involving spammers, software pirates, phishers, cybersquatters, and Internet trolls. His experience covers major disputes tied to online deception, fraud, privacy invasions, and harmful conduct in digital spaces. He is known for addressing difficult legal issues created by fast-moving technology.

David has also worked alongside major ISPs, social media platforms, technology participants, and government agencies in efforts to confront online abuse and consumer harm. He regularly defends technology companies, online retailers, affiliate programs, and ad platforms in class actions, investigations, and enforcement matters involving business and technology concerns.

David also advises clients on cybersecurity risks, data breach response planning, and governance issues tied to digital security. He has participated in dozens of data breach incidents and frequently speaks on the protection of computer systems, trade secrets, and intellectual property. His work combines litigation strength with practical guidance for modern business threats.

David A. Bateman has also made a strong impact through pro bono service. As a co-founder of the Cyber Civil Rights Legal Project, he has helped support victims of nonconsensual pornography whose explicit images were shared online without consent. His work has also earned recognition through Chambers USA, the Pro Bono APEX Award 2016, Washington Super Lawyers, and The Best Lawyers in America©.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, K&L Gates LLP
• Member, International Association of Privacy Professionals

Licensed State

• Washington

Education

• Yale Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Yale University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Awards & Badges